Let‘s Read Spider-Man Podcast
Eddie and James B discuss the characters and the tales of The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel comic books blending accurate descriptions, serious discussions and laid back humor for a quick ride averaging 2 issues every 30 minutes. This podcast is for MCU fans looking for background stories as well as serious collectors who would like to join in for a full read through. These first time readers also share what they like and don‘t like about the artwork, the writing, the characters and the stories of Peter Parker as he struggles to balance his newfound responsibilities with his life. Follow them on Twitter @letsreadspidey for comic panels and discussions and remember listeners, like any good MCU podcast, some of the best content happens after the closing music!
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Episodes
Sunday May 08, 2022
Sunday May 08, 2022
Episode 83. James B and Eddie are joined once again by Class of 2027 Tweenager Ian Cooper to assist with the breakdown of The Amazing Spider-Man 126 and 127.
(2:34) From November 1973 The Amazing Spider-man 126 “The Kangaroo Bounces Back!” Written by Gerry Conway; Art and Ink by Ross Andru and Jim Mooney
While swinging about town Spidey is propositioned by two Corona car salesmen to build a Spider-mobile! At ESU Professor Warren lectures him about missing class and he aggressively turns down an invite from MJ and Flash. We also catch up with the same mad former doctor who enhanced Hammerhead’s body. Who now proceeds to enhance the Kangaroo’s powers.
(9:13) A new Sponsor joins us to help cure what’s ailing you.
(11:53) From December 1973 The Amazing Spider-Man 127 “The Dark Wing of Death” Written by Gerry Conway, artistic skills of Ross Andru and inked by F. Giacoia and D. Hunt
When swinging around New York City, Spidey finds a dead woman outside of MJ’s apartment building with her looking horrified at the body. Peter asks MJ about the body and she says that she knows who killed the woman but refuses to tell.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Tall Beared Tea Man. Lego building blocks assistance for guest Ian provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by James B
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we meet Frank Castle and someone called The Jackal.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
Episode 82. James B and Eddie disagree on issues 124 and 125.
(1:13) From September 1973 The Amazing Spider-man 124 “The Mark of the Man-Wolf” Gerry Conway, scripter Gil Kane, penciller, John Romita and T. Mortellero, inkers
Spidey is reading the daily Bugle as we flash to the Bugle Building where John Jameson unexpectedly shows up to take his dad to dinner. Later we see John transform into the Man-Wolf and go to the Bugle to attack JJJ.
(10:14) A returning sponsor comes back after a 7 month hiatus
(12:46). From October 1973 The Amazing Spider-man 125 “Wolfhunt!” Gerry Conway, scripter Gil Kane, penciller, John Romita and T. Mortellero, inkers
The conclusion to the Man Wolf Saga and the origin story of Man Wolf leads to more debates.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie “God of Thunder”. Dog Walking of Man Wolf provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by James B
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water, Wolf Sounds, Door Entering, Cough and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where it’s the return of the Kangaroo.
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Episode 81. James B and Eddie tackle five Marvel Team Up issues in one episode and a full length sponsor, all in under 30 minutes. You're welcome.
(1:20) Marvel Team Up 13 Spidey and Captain America in “The Granite Sky“
Spider-Man and Captain America tackle The Grey Gargoyle and AIM with help from Nick Fury.
(6:15) Marvel Team Up 14 Spidey and the Savage Sub Mariner in “Mahem is the Men-Fish.
Tiger Shark, created by Dr. Dorcas, killed Namor’s father and Namor is about to catch him when Spider-Man interferes allowing Tiger Shark to escape.
(10:37) Marvel Team Up 15 Spidey and Ghost Rider in “If An Eye Offend Thee.
MJ convinces Spider-Man to take in a motorcycle show featuring Ghost Rider and his girlfriend Roxanne. A villain called “The Orb” appears on motorcycles and hypnotizes the police and all the fans except Spidey.
(15:41) Marvel Team Up 16 Spidey and Captain Marvel in “Beware the Basilisk My Son”
A jewel thief accidentally steals a gem that is one of two powerful Kree artifacts. It gives him the ability to shoot rays from his eyes and he names himself the Basilisk.
(18:36) Marvel Team Up 17 Spidey and Mr. Fantastic in Chaos at the Earth’s Core.
Spider-Man is unknowingly being followed by the Basilisk as he seeks out Mr. Fantastic. The heroes determine the omega stone is in the center of the earth. They go down but are captured by the Moleman!
(21:52) Eddie has a chance to get some great Marvel Team Up Toys, the listeners too.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie the Urban Cowboy. Team Up issues based on the film by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by James B.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider and Motorcyle by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
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Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where in issue 124 and 125 Eddie and James B return to The Amazing Spider-Man comics
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Episode 80. James B and Eddie follow Peter Parker’s storyline to Marvel Team Up 12 and Daredevil 103 as he clears his head in California.
(1:35) From August 1973 Marvel Team Up 12 Spidey and the Werewolf in “Wolf At Bay“
Story by Len Wein, Script by Gerry Conway, Art by Ross Adru and Don Perlin
Peter’s on assignment from the Bugle to get some pictures of Daredevil and Black Widow who have been spotted in San Francisco in the hopes that this will get his mind of Gwen’s recent passing when he’s swinging on the Golden Gate bridge when he’s attacked by a werewolf being controlled by a magician named Moondark.
(7:19) Restaurant Sponsor
(8:30) From September 1973 Daredevil and the Black Widow 103 “ … Then Came Ramrod “
Story by Steve Gerber Art by Don Heck
Peter has followed DD and Black Widow into a San Francisco mansion. DD and Black Widow join with Spidey to face off against Ramrod. A supervillain working for “The Man”
(18:29) From October 1973 Daredevil and the Black Widow 104 “ Prey of the Hunter “
Story by Steve Gerber Art by Don Heck
Kraven the Hunter is hired by the same person who hired Ramrod, known simply as “The Man”. Kraven turns down $100,000 to kill DD and wants to do it for free. Will Spider-Man stop him? Is Spidey even in this book?
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie. Ice Cream Sundae Bar by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by James B.
Other Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where we talk about Marvel Team Ups 12-17 where Spider-Man REALLY fights the MoleMan (not an April Fools trick)
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Episode 79. James B and Eddie discuss at length the death of Norman Osborn, the original Green Goblin, MJ and Peter’s relationship and that JJJ hires Luke Cage to stop Spider-Man.
(1:37) The Amazing Spider-man 122 “The Goblin’s Last Stand”
Gwen is dead in Spider-man’s arms on top of the George Washington bridge while the Goblin flies about mocking him! Spidey lays Gwen down at the foot of the bridge and attacks Gobby with intent to kill him.
(8:19) The Amazing Spider-man 123 “... Just a Man Called Cage!”
Norman Osborn is dead and JJJ knows it was Spider-man who killed him! A shadowy figure looks on from a distance informing the reader he was the one who removed the GG costume from Norman’s body and that Spider-man will pay with his life! JJJ hatches a plan to catch Spidey on his drive back to the office.
(13:54) Inspired by JJJ, Eddie tries to hire his own Superhero. Listen to what happens.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie the Jive Talker and Bass Walker. MnM’s for Luke Cage provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by JB Cosmos
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Phone and Ambulance by freesoundslibrary, Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Eddie.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where Peter leaves New York to take pictures of a Superhero and his girlfriend so hopefully he can forget about his lost girlfriend…
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Episode 78. James B and Eddie conclude Peter in Canada with The Incredible Hulk (The Amazing Spider-Man 120) and then return to the United States to tackle the famous landmark issue 121.
(1:03) From May 1973, The Amazing Spider-Man 120 “The Fight and the Fury!”
Story by Gerry Conway and Kill Kane, Art by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro
Just as it looks like Spidey will have a watery grave Hulk saves him! The book quickly shifts to the other plotline. Now that Peter has photos of the Hulk, he wants to get to the Aunt May mystery of Jean-Pierre Rimbauld. Before he can get all his answers, “Thunderbolt” Ross shows up again asking questions about the Hulk and Spider-Man. Then someone dies!
(09:18) A new sponsor promotes a new service for information sharing.
(11:11) The Amazing Spider-man 121 “The Night Gwen Stacy Died!”
Spider-man is back in NYC and he’s looking at Harry struggling to cope with his LSD hangover. Peter sneaks into the Osborn mansion and is accosted by Norman. Norman’s doctor arrives to sedate Harry and soon after Norman has visions of Spider-man. His mind snaps, he runs to find a GG costume in an old hideout and flies off ready to cause problems. Then someone dies!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie’s Friend’s Friend. Lighting by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by Jolly James B.
Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Goblin Glider by Hollywood Edge, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by Martin Short.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where in issue 122 and 123 Eddie and James B discuss yet ANOTHER death in Spider-Man comics…
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Episode 77. James B and Eddie are joined by Sara Pezel to discuss two issues involving The Smasher, and the o.g. “smasher”, The Incredible Hulk. Also, Eddie sprinkles in some trivia questions during the episode.
(2:43) The Amazing Spider-man 118 "Countdown to Chaos!"
Joe Robbie is in trouble! The Smasher is trying to kidnap him! Thankfully Spidey swings in to save him by luring the Smasher away. On the rooftops Spidey tags ol' Smashy with a tracker and swings away. Soon after, Peter catches up to MJ, Harry, and Gwen who's very happy to see him.
(11:45) The Amazing Spider-man 119 "The Gentleman's Name is... Hulk!"
Peter has an urgent telegram from Montreal for Aunt May so he goes to visit his doting aunt at her friend Doc Ock's house. She is still caretaker for the house and Doc Ock's associates while he works out his legal problems. While in Canada, Spider-Man runs into The Hulk.
(20:49) A previous sponsor promotes an updated product
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Iron Man Eddie and the Starky Starks. Weapons provided by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by Spooky James B.
Other Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for any of the following if used: Pouring Water and Tea Kettle by https://www.zapsplat.com/ Record Scratch and Jet Take Off by Sound Effects Factory, Sexy Music by BenSound, Gameshow music by Misc with permission, and and Eddie's laugh by JEH.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where in issue 120 and 121 Eddie and James B discuss a landmark issue.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Episode 76. James B and Eddie are joined once again by Spider-Man super reader Kevin Ewing, discussing four Marvel Team Up issues. The last three which are part of a time travel saga.
(2:15) Marvel Team Up 8 Spidey and the Cat, “The Man Killer Moves at Midnight”
Spider-man is attacked by “The Cat” , a super heroine who only wants to show him her powers. The Cat in this issue has been tracking Katrina Van Horn who appears to be a woman killing male politicians.
(6:38) Marvel Team Up 9 Spidey and Iron Man in “The Tomorrow War”
Avengers Mansion has got some sort of force field around it. Iron Man is trying to get in when Spider-Man joins Iron Man as they jump into a break in the forcefield and find themselves in limbo.
(11:23) A brand new sponsor to offer her services for listeners of LRSM
(13:28) Marvel Team Up 10 Spidey and the Human Torch “Time Bomb”
We pick up events in the 23rd century as Zarrko reveals to Kang the Conqueror his plan to use chronal radiation to turn the 20th century back to the stone age
(19:15) Marvel Team Up 11 Spidey and the Inhumans, “The Doomsday Gambit”
Spider-Man reaches the inhumans and with Black Bolt’s insane brother’s help, us the final bomb to send Spider-Man and the inhumans forward in time. They battle their way to Kang and the Tomorrow Man fighting Kang’s army of henchmen and then Spider-Man and the Inhumans finally reach the villains.
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by EH Frosty and the Snowman Stringers. Time Travel by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by James “Cosmos” B
Other Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com except for Robot Sound by https://www.zapsplat.com/ and Record Scratch by Sound Effects Factory. Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where in issue 118 and 119 Spider-Man heads to Canada to go on a date with a strange woman and fight the Hulk
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Episode 75. Eddie and James B try their own sound effects in the ASMR LRSM 75th Episode!
(2:10) The Amazing Spider-Man 116 “Suddenly the Smasher!”
Spidey declares he’s bored while he reads a political billboard for Richard Raleigh who's running for Mayor! Thankfully, a 10ft super fast giant illistically named “Smasher” crashes through the billboard! Spidey briefly tangles with the titan but must save two billboard workers and loses the villain. At the Bugle JJJ is reiterating to Joe Robbie that he doesn’t need his political opinions.
(8:12) The return of an amazing sponsor gives a great job opportunity to the listeners of Let's Read Spider-Man
(11:42) The Amazing Spider-Man 117 "The Deadly Designs of the Disruptor"
Peter Parker manages to stop the roof collapsing at a charity fundraiser for Richard Raleigh until the people slip away. Following the event, Reed Richards look-a- like Raleigh plays up his tough on crime stance and vows to catch whoever was responsible.
All sound effects and music provided by Eddie and/or James B. Production by Irving Forbush. Editing by JVB.
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode 76 where Spidey saves the world, good sound effects return and we see the origin of No Way Home in comics 50 years earlier.
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Episode 74. James B and Eddie are discussing two issues involving Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead.
The Amazing Spider-man 114 “Gang war, shmang war! What I want to know is… who the heck is Hammerhead?”
Spidey is springing into action as Hammerhead and his goons fire tommy guns at him! Even Waldo the butler is shooting at spidey which is impressive! Spidey makes a seemingly quick exit only to circle back to take out two of Hammerhead’s best goons and punch Hammerhead's head which is unnaturally flat and solid as a brick.
The Amazing Spider-man 115 “The Last Battle!”
In Doc Ock’s house in Westchester NY, as Spider-man lays unconscious having been hit by the vase of the mighty Aunt May Parker, Hammerhead crashes through the door to settle a score with Doc Ock. The kind doctor quickly hides behind a steel wall and Hammerhead along with his goons realize they are in danger when lasers shoot at them from the hat hooks!
Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston, Sponsor Bassline by Eddie H and Aunt May’s Jut Harp. Gastroenterological Spidey analysis by Lily and Violet Hasspacher. Beekeeping and Mead Making by Irving Forbush. This Episode Directed and Edited by Edddddddddiiieee.
Other Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free https://www.zapsplat.com/
Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
Find the podcasts on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKSfjDVKvj5C5lkjQvUByA/?sub_confirmation=1 and proudly be one of our first subscribers. Reach out to us at letsreadspiderman@gmail.com to sing our praises or leave us a written rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite Podcatcher to help others find our podcast! Hit us up on Twitter for links to all these episodes @letreadspidey and weekly screenshots of great moments for you to retweet to your friends.
Stay Tuned for our next Let’s Read Spider-Man episode where in issue 116 and 117!